Immigration reform has been on the backburner for the past several months with little to no progress made. As we have reported, the stall in immigration reform caused many to doubt whether immigration reform will be enacted this year. Last Wednesday, November 13, House Speaker John A. Boehner confirmed those fears when he ruled out the possibility of negotiating with the Senate on the proposed immigration bill.

Eliminate country-specific limits on employment-based immigration visas, which have previously caused huge backlogs for petitioners from large countries, such as India and China;

Exempt from annual immigration visa caps certain “highly skilled” and “very talented” immigrants, including immigrants of ”extraordinary ability,” multi-national executives, graduates of U.S. universities with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (so-called “STEM” fields), and physicians who fill special medical needs or who work in medically underserved areas;

Exempt all STEM applicants from the usual labor certification requirements; and

According to the New York Times, House Republicans have indicated that they want to pursue immigration reform with different priorities and through smaller, individual bills.

Immigrant rights advocates hope that continued political pressure will force House Republicans to take action on comprehensive immigration reform next year. Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), who wrote the bill approved by the Senate, has said that he believes the House will “come to its senses” and realize the need for bipartisan immigration reform.

As dedicated Illinois immigration attorneys, the Shapiro Law Group continues to monitor developments in federal immigration reform as they occur. We will continue to keep you updated on any progress, delays, or other developments. In the meantime, we stand ready to serve those in need of immigration assistance, including those who are likely to be the beneficiaries of expected legislative reforms. Please contact us at (847)564-0712(847)564-0712 to speak with an experienced and qualified Illinois immigration attorney.

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